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Comment by Don posted on Relative Enlargement Sizes at 11/12/2008 - 17:14
ROFL!
Comment by Don posted on should pentax dslrs have face detection added at 11/12/2008 - 15:13
Did u here the won about the panda who woks in2 a bar...
Seriously... I couldn't imagine how dull this forum would be without George, or gartmore...
Everybody is different, everybody has thier strengths and weaknesses, and even though we bicker, and sometimes fight, we all have a passion for photography, that we share and help each other out with. Like a family.
run on sentence with spelling errors I'm sure.
Now look past my stupidity with English and ask me for help if you gotz a prob wit u camera... k?
Comment by Don posted on should pentax dslrs have face detection added at 11/12/2008 - 15:03
open the door flip both switches.
happy holidays.
I'm drunk
Comment by Don posted on C G & H N Y toU all at 11/12/2008 - 00:35
I saw the title of this thread, and thought, "Oh no, Mac has been clicking on those links in those spam emails..."
and the I thought:
"At least he's not asking about money transfers to nigeria"
But I know you're too smart for that, but then I thought
"Maybe he's into the scotch.."
Comment by Don posted on Relative Enlargement Sizes at 10/12/2008 - 21:38
The 100mm macro is sublime for macro work - flowers, bugs etc.
It's also a cracker for lowlight work (like my kids in school plays) where you can't use flash. Even when using bounced flash and shooting at f/4 the macro really shines. (Knocks dead some "pro" shots! LOL!)
For portrait work - yes, it's great, up to a point. But as Benjamin put it "brutally sharp". You'll get every imperfection, wrinkle, spot and hair. Very cruel
Flash work isn't that difficult... especially with remote AF360 or AF540 and brolly... which reminds me: I must try and find time to finish off (the words at least) my Pentax flash guide ebook (Please don't berate me everyone - it's been a tough time lately!)
Matt
Comment by Don posted on Macro Advice from the experts please! at 10/12/2008 - 18:33
my 100mm is amazing. no doubts or complaints at all by me.
I use it primarily as a portrait lens.
I believe it's got 8 aperture blades, nice boke, controlls flare really well, It's just hard to fault.
So you wouldn't regret the 100, if my experience is any help...
the macro 50mm did hunt a fair bit in low light....
Comment by Don posted on Macro Advice from the experts please! at 10/12/2008 - 17:11
Comment by Don posted on Baby shoot (as stressful as weddings!) at 10/12/2008 - 16:57
now what type of macro work do you intend to to... butterflies etc (100mm), flowers, bugs, blooms? (50mm) gems, stones, jewlery? (35mm)
I'd say the 50mm would be a good choice for a portrait photographer that already has a fine protrait lens.
unless you'r shooting butterflies, hummingbirds or other skittish creatures that will bolt at the sight of you closing in with your camera.
Comment by Don posted on Macro Advice from the experts please! at 10/12/2008 - 16:37
And #3 "You're kidding right? These are my parents?, Oh boy."
seriously...natural light? You are so brave...
I prefer flash, and f8-f16 for baby portraits. (ample dof, and no subject movement).
But I love these, very good work!
Comment by Don posted on Baby shoot (as stressful as weddings!) at 10/12/2008 - 16:30
Just don't get onto gallons, a US one is different to a Brit one!
and engine sizes, why are they cubic INCHES in the US, but every where else uses fractions of liters?
And a liter isn't 1000cc now it's 1000cm3, who came up with that one?
Sod this I'm off for a liter of ale and a pound of Chocolate!!!